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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday March 24, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Designate Facility as "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building"
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Feb. 28, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 19. H.R. 7469. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., and Ma  more

Rep. Emmer Introduces Sunset Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Sunset Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7455. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Resolution on Ex-President Trump
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. H. Res. 1001. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald J. Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Ogles, R-T  more

Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill to Redesignate Area As "Alexei Navalny Way"
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7460. A bill to redesignate the area of Sumner Row on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Alexei Navalny Way'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Designation of Alexei Naval  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Shrinkflation Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3819. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,   more

Sen. Casey Introduces Waterway Activation that Targets Economic Revitalization, Welcomes Activity, & Yields Success Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Waterway Activation that Targets Economic Revitalization, Welcomes Activity, and Yields Success Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3846. A bill to establish a task force on waterway freight diversification and economic development in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela River corridors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by S  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Designate Area of Sumner Row as "Alexi Navalny Way"
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3804. A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way"; to the Committee The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Sheldon  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 4. A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard   more

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Food & Nutrition Delivery Safety Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3824. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish online and delivery standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Food and Nutrition De  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Strategic Plan for Aging Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strategic Plan for Aging Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3827. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require the Assistant Secretary for Aging to award grants to States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to create or implement Multisector Plans for Aging and Aging with a Disability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Price Gouging Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Price Gouging Prevention Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3803. A bill to make price gouging unlawful, to expand the ability of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Bernie Sanders  more